Process & automation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Process & automation engineer gender statistics
12.7% of process & automation engineers are women and 87.3% of process & automation engineers are men.
- Male, 87.3%
- Female, 12.7%
Process & automation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.3% |
| Female | 12.7% |
Process & automation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,490
Female income
$87,597
Process & automation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process & automation engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.7% of process & automation engineers are female.
Process & automation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2011 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2012 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
| 2013 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2014 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2015 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2017 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2018 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2019 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2020 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2021 | 87.32% | 12.68% |
Process & automation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared process & automation engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Process & Automation Engineer | 87% | 13% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Process & automation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process & automation engineers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all process & automation engineers. Comparatively, 13.3% of process & automation engineers are Asian and 11.1% of process & automation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.0%
- Asian, 13.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Process & automation engineer race
| Process & automation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Asian | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Process & automation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how process & automation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process & automation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.86% | 4.35% | 13.01% | 7.04% |
| 2011 | 75.29% | 4.50% | 10.47% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 75.02% | 3.62% | 11.77% | 7.86% |
| 2013 | 74.09% | 4.58% | 11.58% | 7.92% |
| 2014 | 72.68% | 4.66% | 12.48% | 8.25% |
| 2015 | 72.51% | 5.17% | 11.93% | 8.94% |
| 2016 | 71.59% | 4.35% | 12.61% | 8.96% |
| 2017 | 70.88% | 3.85% | 13.27% | 9.98% |
| 2018 | 70.86% | 3.93% | 13.99% | 8.98% |
| 2019 | 68.66% | 4.10% | 15.30% | 9.84% |
| 2020 | 68.81% | 4.59% | 13.21% | 9.82% |
| 2021 | 67.00% | 4.50% | 13.35% | 11.06% |
Process & automation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian process & automation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process & automation engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,866.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,252 |
| White | $88,086 |
| Black or African American | $87,866 |
| Asian | $92,630 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,702 |
Average process & automation engineer age
See how the average age of process & automation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process & automation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Process & automation engineer age breakdown
The average age of process & automation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the process & automation engineer population.
Process & automation engineer age breakdown
| Process & Automation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Process & automation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for process & automation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of process & automation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Process & automation engineers by degree level
| Process & automation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Process & automation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process & automation engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,894 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, process & automation engineers earn a median annual income of $90,245 compared to $78,692 for process & automation engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,245 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,692 |
Process & automation engineer employment statistics
Most process & automation engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process & automation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process & automation engineers work.
Process & automation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Process & automation engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the process & automation engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process & automation engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process & automation engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 1% |
Process & automation engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for process & automation engineers are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Process & automation engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Process & automation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Process & automation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process & automation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process & automation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process & automation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average process & automation engineer tenure
The average process & automation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 248 process & automation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Process & automation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Process & automation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process & automation engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Process & Automation Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Rig Site Engineer | 5.25% | 16,711 |
| Wire Communications Engineer | 6.39% | 19,708 |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 7.54% | 2,824 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Similar process & automation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rig Site Engineer | 5.25% | 16,711 |
| Wire Communications Engineer | 6.39% | 19,708 |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 7.54% | 2,824 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by process & automation engineers
The most common foreign language among process & automation engineers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Bulgarian, 8.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Cherokee, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Process & automation engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Bulgarian | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Cherokee | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |
